In the depth of the ocean, there lived a group of creatures, which the humans call mermaids. These creatures are half fish and half human. They have the ability to live in waters as well as in the land. But there is one thing which stops them from interacting with humans that is...............fear

They fear that humans will capture them.They fear that humans will slander their house.They fear that their loved ones will go extinct. They fear........ because we have hurt our mother earth.

Umi : The humans who fight one another for power. It is easier for them to kill a being from different race. That's who they are.

Cordelia : Dad, have you been to the surface?

The curious Cordelia asks her father, the King of the Ocean, Umi questions related to humans. Her curiosity increases day by day which saddens Umi who dreadfully hate them.

Cordelia : I wonder how the world in the surface looks like?

Cordelia knows by heart that her father would never allow her to go. She also realizes the hatred her father has for the humans but for some reasons she never asked him the cause of this hatred.

10 YEARS LATER

Luisa : How shameful can you be! Your father, the King of our Ocean died today. But you, you didn't even cry a drop for him. Is this how much you hate him?

Cordelia : ......

Luisa : Answer me, child!!

Cordelia slaps her.

Cordelia : Mind your words. You are in no authority to tell me what to do.

She goes out of her room.

Luisa : I know....I'm no one but I raised you as a mother. I know I can never take your birth mother place. I know.....but your father entrusted me with your responsibility. For the first time in my life, he asked me to do something for him. I wouldn't let His Majesty down. I wouldn't! I will stop you, Cordelia!

A DAY BEFORE HIS MAJESTY'S DEATH

Umi, the King of the Oceans lying weakly in his bed. He crouches with pain every single minute. He feels it, he feels the pain...... like tiny, tiny ants walking on his body, bites on his skin, tears it apart and tries to devour hid body. That was the time when Umi thought of using Luisa, his rook in the chess game.

Umi : Luisa, I'm sorry that I ignored you all my life. You were always there for me. Even now, you're here with me.

Luisa : Your Majesty, please don't say that. I should be grateful that I'm married to you.

Umi : I'm thankful that you think that way. Luisa, I'm sorry for everything.

Luisa : No, Your Majesty.

Umi : Will you do one thing for me, my dear Queen.

Luisa : My dear Queen...... command Your Majesty. As your Queen I will do anything.

Umi : .....Thank you, Luisa.....I'm grateful to have you....

That was the time when Luisa realized that she's just a chess piece for him. For Umi, The King of the Ocean.

No matter what she did, he always ignored her, avoided her, distanced himself from her. And now, that he was dying he asked her to look after Cordelia. No, more like prison her, caged her so that her curiosity which leads to the surface would never take place.

Umi, who killed his brothers because they were his rivals to the throne. Umi, who committed treason, going against his father. Umi, who also killed his father because he was on a verge to be executed. Umi, who prisoned his own mother cause he didn't wanted to share power. Umi, who fell in love with a common mermaid. Umi, who made her the Queen of the Ocean. Umi, whom he loved a lot. Umi, who also witnessed her death. Umi, who realized that there is another creature above him who is more powerful. Umi, whom he calls ....... humans.

But Umi always forgets that Cordelia is his daughter. Even if he imprisons her, she will still find a way to the surface. Why....... because she is Umi's daughter.

Luisa : You know I am doing this for your good.

Cordelia : ......This was never for my good. Making me a prisoner.... he can never stop me. You are enjoying, aren't you? He gave you power for the first time. You should be happy.

Luisa : What do you mean?

Cordelia : You know correctly what I mean. A fragile mermaid married to the King of Oceans because the Queen's post was empty. You loved him but he never loved you back. To win his heart, his love, his loyalty, his trust you committed serious crimes.

Cordelia laughs hysterically causing Luisa to frighten. The father and daughter had no difference except for only one that her father hated humans and she is curious about them.

Soon it was announced in the entire ocean, that Luisa will be the next ruler. Many believed Cordelia should be the one but who knew that this decision was made by Cordelia, herself.

Cordelia : (in front of the council) You said I'm the next ruler, right?

Council head : Yes, Princess Cordelia.

Cordelia : Why.

Council Head : That's because Princess Cordelia is the legitimate child of the late King, Umi who holds the true power and line of royalty.

Cordelia : Line of Royalty, you know better than anyone that my mother, the Queen of the Oceans was a common mermaid, who had no wealth, no pride, no wealthy post and no power. She was just a common mermaid whom father loved.

Council Head : Still Princess Cordelia is the rightful owner of the throne as princess has no sibling it's best suited for you to take the throne.

It will prove your loyalty to the late king.....

Cordelia : Try to trick me with your fake loyalty and I will drink your blood.

The Council terrified. They knew Cordelia is Umi's daughter but they never knew that she is a snake in the form of a Phoenix.

Luisa : Cordelia...

Cordelia : Don't even try to change my mind. You have nothing to do with me.

Luisa : For how long do you think you'll be here in this prison. You caged yourself in here.

Cordelia : Until you're dead. After you are dead, no one will stop me and I will be free.

Luisa : After my death you'll be the next monarch.

Cordelia : Do you think I can't fight against the Council. Did you see those faces.....they were terrified.

Luisa : You were never like this as a child.

Cordelia : Because as a child I didn't know what freedom was?

Luisa : ........You are a princess.

Cordelia : I'm still a common mermaid

Luisa : ....

Luisa : Do you want to go to the surface?

Cordelia : ....Will you allow me?

Luisa : For Six months.

Cordelia : ....I'll go.

Luisa : Promise me, ...that you'll be back in Six months.

Cordelia : I promise.

It is already sunset and slowly and slowly darkness has taken over the quiet ocean. It was quiet in the depth of the ocean. It was then that Luisa took Cordelia with her. Away from the palace, away from the place of mermaids, away from the depth. In a while the cold waters turned warm. They were emerging towards the surface.

Luisa : Go.

Cordelia : ....Is this the moon?

Luisa : Hm.

Cordelia : It's beautiful. Luisa, are you sure?

Luisa : Umi is no longer here. You are free now but be sure to come back in Six months.

Cordelia : What about the council?

Luisa : I'll be able to handle them. I'm your step mother, Cordelia. I loved you like my own child. This is the least I can do.

Cordelia : Sorry.

Luisa : For the slap...About that, you'll get your punishment after you return. I'll make sure to suck your blood.

Cordelia laughs

Cordelia : We'll see about that. Thanks.

She swims away and away till she disappeared before Luisa's eyes.

Cordelia in spirit, swims happily to the surface.

Cordelia : Is this...the surface...I made it

I always wanted to see it. Ever since my childhood I've always wanted to see it. I have come this far, would I go back now? No, right. I want to see more.

Cordelia's desire to see the surface, to meet the humans. Those humans whom her father hates most. She turned her tails into legs. Without realizing how she did but she did it.

........ : Who are you?

Cordelia looks at the being.....He's the first human to speak to her.

........ : Oi ! Can you speak?

Cordelia : Are you a human?

......... : Hah?! .....of course I'm....No, I'm a monster.

Cordelia : Ok, see you later.

........ : Hey, wait! Of course I'm a human.

Cordelia : Then, what's your name?

........ : Scott Dixit. I'm an Red Indian

Cordelia : Red Indian? Where am I?

Scott : Ma'am, you're not allowed to roam freely. Plz go back to your house.

After coming this far, I have to go. No, Luisa gave me her punishment to stay in the surface for six months. I won't go back so soon.

Scott : You didn't heard me? Go to your house....Don't tell me you....don't..

An opening,

Cordelia : Yes!

Scott : What a weird girl...

But she's the first one to say that confidently.